HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Programs
B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
Exercise Science Concentration
(With options to satisfy prerequisites for Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, or Pre-Medicine. Coursework can also satisfy requirements for graduate study in Exercise Physiology or VCU’s entry-level graduate program in Athletic Training)
The Exercise Science concentration prepares students to serve as leaders of fitness, health, and conditioning programs in corporate, commercial, university, and clinical settings that provide exercise programming for apparently healthy individuals and those with chronic disease. Career paths include exercise physiologist, corporate fitness director, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist, strength and conditioning specialist, and wellness director. Additionally, the Exercise Science concentration prepares students for graduate study in Exercise Science or Athletic Training and offers an excellent option for those students who want to obtain the pre-requisites for post-graduate study in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medicine. A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for transfer into the Exercise Science concentration and for entry into practicum and clinical experiences. A grade of “C” or better is required in all core, selective, and clinical experience courses. All students must attempt a department-approved national certification examination prior to graduation.
Program of study: Exercise Science
CLINICAL EXERCISE SCIENCE General Education Courses
A minimum of 120 credit hours are required for graduation.
| Recommended Selective coursework to satisfy VCU post-graduate prerequisites: | ||
| Medical School | Occupational Therapy | Physical Therapy |
CHEM 102 |
PSYC 309** PSYC 407 Soc. Sciences (6-9 hrs) PHIL 213 HPEX 250 |
CHEM 102 CHEZ 102 PHYS 202 BIOL 152 BIOZ 152 BIOL 218** |
Students are encouraged to obtain a pre-allied health advisor and to ascertain prerequisites for non-VCU programs Recommended Selectives for graduate study in Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training: |
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| Exercise Physiology | Athletic Training | |
| CHEM 102 CHEZ 102 CHEM 301 CHEZ 301 CHEM 302 CHEZ 302 CHEM 403 |
HPEX 371 | |
†Prerequisite for VCU Physical Therapy
*Prerequisite for VCU Physical Therapy and VCU Medical School
**Highly recommended for the respective program
Degree program coordinator:
Ronald Evans
rkevans@vcu.edu
804.828.1948
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